About the Role We are expanding our global partner ecosystem and seeking an operator who understands how innovation flows through startup communities, universities, tech hubs, and emerging markets. You will act as the bridge between local business ecosystems and world-class distributed technical talent — helping unlock new opportunities, accelerate programs, and bring AI-powered innovation to more regions. --- Key Responsibilities • Identify and engage accelerators, venture programs, tech hubs, and universities • Build long-term, trust-based local partnerships • Support contract negotiations and project onboarding • Ensure smooth collaboration across international teams • Capture regional insights, opportunities, and talent signals --- Ideal Candidate • 2+ years in business development, venture, recruiting, ecosystem or startup roles • Strong network in local tech/entrepreneurship ecosystems • Cross-cultural communication and relationship leadership • Highly self-driven with excellent communication and follow-through • Availability: 5–10 hours/week, flexible and async friendly --- Perks & Benefits • Work with global founders, VCs, and technical operators • Access to world-class professional network and events • Executive mentorship and development stipend • Opportunity to shape expansion in your region --- Interview Process We keep our interview process simple and respectful of your time — no complex or multi-round setups. • Step 1: Short Intro Chat (15–20 minutes) A casual conversation to get to know you, your background, and what you’re looking for. • Step 2: Quick Review We review your experience and fit internally — no take-home assignments or long technical tests. • Step 3: Decision If it’s a match, we move forward quickly with an offer.